Petrolatum

Bäst

Mjukgörare

Petrolatum omedelbart

  • One of the best ingredients for dry skin
  • Highly purified before being used in cosmetics
  • FDA-approved skin protectant
  • Widely used in healthcare settings and applications
  • Also known as petroleum jelly

Petrolatum beskrivning

Petrolatum is a rich emollient and FDA-approved skin protectant. It is one of the best ingredients for dry to very dry skin, including around the eyes. Although derived from crude oil (thus making petrolatum a natural ingredient), it is highly purified prior to being used in cosmetics, so there’s no risk of exposure to unwanted chemicals. For some unknown and unsubstantiated reason (and despite solid research to the contrary), petrolatum has attained a negative image regarding skin. Topical application of petrolatum can help replenish, soothe, and beautifully moisturised skin’s outer layer. It’s widely considered safe and highly effective. Extensive clinical data has shown petrolatum to be a gentle ingredient. Small amounts of petrolatum are commonly found in moisturisers, but you can also find products with 100% concentrations, such as Vaseline®.

Petrolatum referenser

  • PLoSOne, ePublication, September 2020
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2020, pages 1399-1403
  • The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, April 2016, pages 1,091-1,102
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, May 2011, pages 531-537
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2006, pages 338-343
  • Acta Dermato-Venereology, November-December 2000, pages 412-415
  • Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, November 2003, pages 890-901
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, March 1992, pages 387-396

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.